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Ichikawa Danjuro V

Katsukawa Shunkō

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Japanese-style woodblock print of a man in traditional clothing. The man has medium-length black hair parted down the middle and combed out to the sides. He wears a kimono with pink flowers, green leaves, and yellow background; a black divided skirt over the kimono; and leg wraps. The man holds a sword with the blade behind him. He stands on a yellow surface with wavy lines behind him. The print has a beige background. The artist's signature is on the bottom left. The subject's name appears to be Ichikawa Danjuro V. The artist's name appears to be Katsukawa Shunkō.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1780
Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
297 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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